Trump's Defense Pick, Pete Hegseth faces Senate Confirmation Hearing | #trump #petehegseth #senate

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faced a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on January 14, 2025. A former Fox News host and Army veteran, Hegseth confronted allegations of sexual assault, financial mismanagement, and substance abuse, all of which he denied, labeling them a "smear campaign."

Democratic senators expressed concerns over his qualifications, citing his lack of senior military or national-security policy experience, and scrutinized his past controversial remarks about women in combat roles. In contrast, Republican senators defended Hegseth, emphasizing his commitment to restoring a "warrior ethos" in the military and his support for President Trump's defense policies.

The hearing was further marked by protests, with demonstrators interrupting proceedings and being removed by Capitol Police. The Senate Armed Services Committee remains divided, with key swing votes, such as Senator Joni Ernst, potentially determining the outcome of Hegseth's confirmation.

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